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All 24 Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescued Amid Rising Abductions

11/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

President Bola Tinubu confirmed all 24 Kebbi state schoolgirls abducted on November 17 have been rescued.
The abduction occurred during a violent attack that killed the school's Vice Principal.
Tinubu called for increased military presence in vulnerable areas to prevent future kidnappings.
The incident follows a surge in abductions, including an attack in Niger state where over 300 students were kidnapped, heightening government pressure to boost security.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok by Boko Haram marked a significant escalation in Nigeria's ongoing crisis of mass kidnappings, with over 2,000 women and girls abducted since 2014. The global #BringBackOurGirls movement emerged in response, advocating for the victims. Recent kidnappings, including 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi state, highlight the persistent threat posed by Boko Haram and the need for increased military intervention.

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Story summary

President Bola Tinubu confirmed all 24 Kebbi state schoolgirls abducted on November 17 have been rescued.
The abduction occurred during a violent attack that killed the school's Vice Principal.
Tinubu called for increased military presence in vulnerable areas to prevent future kidnappings.
The incident follows a surge in abductions, including an attack in Niger state where over 300 students were kidnapped, heightening government pressure to boost security.

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